Master and General Education Classes take place throughout the duration of the Bead&Button Show June 2 - June 9, 2019. See the Classes Tab for more information.

Special Events take place on Tues, June 4, and Wed, June 5. Preview Shopping for registered attendees is on Thurs, June 6 from 4:00pm – 8:00pm. See the About the Show Tab for complete details on Special Events.

The Expo Preview Shopping is open on Thurs, June 6 for registered attendees and Wholesale Buyers. Public Shopping days in the Expo are Fri, June 7 - Sun, June 9. Entry into the Expo is $10. Students with a current student ID are free. Kids ages 12 and under are free. Admittance is limited to the room capacity at all times. See the Shopping Tab for more information.

The Bead&Button Show takes place at the Wisconsin Center, Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, and the Hilton Milwaukee City Center. Master classes are held at the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). Registration and check-in for classes is at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee starting at 3:00 p.m. on Sat, June 1 through Tues, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. Registration then moves to the Wisconsin Center on Tues, June 4 and will open at 1:00 p.m. Registration will remain at the Wisconsin Center through Sun, June 9.

The Bead&Button Show is produced by Kalmbach Media in Waukesha, WI. Kalmbach serves customers through a variety of media channels including books, events, magazines, television partnerships, and web sites. Kalmbach is made up of active enthusiasts, sharing passion for customers, products and services.

It is fast and easy to register online. Visit the Bead&Button Show site and click SHOP, located in the upper right.You can review class offerings, sorting by Date, Time, Technique, Skill Level, Teacher, Price and Class Type. You can also search by keyword. Click Add to Cart by the class you want and it will go directly into your shopping cart. When finished, click on Shopping Cart icon to complete your purchases. The payment site is secure.

NOTE: You will need to add a Badge Registration to your Shopping Cart before completing your purchase.

Pick up your Badge and Schedule at the Registration Desk at the Bead&Button Show. See SHOW SCHEDULE for dates, times and locations of Registration.

General and Evening Classes take place Sun, June 2 – Sun, June 9. The Show offers a large number of general classes taught by well-known instructors showcasing a huge variety of techniques, skill levels, and price points. Classes take place at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee, the Hilton Milwaukee Center and the Wisconsin Center. Visit the See All Classes Tab. With a Registered Attendee class registration, you'll receive:

Full entry to the Bead&Jewelry Expo, including Preview Shopping on Thursday,

2019 Show tote, and

2019 Show pin.

Master Classes take place from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. over the course of three days. These intensive, high-level classes are held at the Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). See the Class tab for details.

What’s included in the Master Class price?

Registration for the class,

Full entry to the Bead&Jewelry Expo, including Preview Shopping on Thursday,

Bead&Jewelry Expo entry is $10 at the door. Students with a current student ID are free. Kids ages 12 and under are free. Cash only please.

Class registration requires a Registered Attendee badge, which is $35 and includes the following: entry into the Bead&Jewelry Expo each day, in addition to the Preview Shopping Eve on Thursday; a Show tote, and Show pin. Registration can be done here.

If you need to cancel a General Class for a refund, you must do so before Fri, March 22, 2019. You must cancel the class in writing by email to customerservice@beadandbuttonshow.com, or by mail to Bead&Button Show, 21027 Crossroads Circle, PO Box 1612, Waukesha, WI 53187. Submit the title of the class, date and time of the class, and the price of the class to be cancelled. There is a $20 processing fee assessed for each class cancelled.

If you wish to cancel one class and change to another class, there is a $20 processing fee assessed for each class cancelled. Submit the title of the class, date and time of the class, and the price of the class to be cancelled. Then, please go to www.beadandbuttonshow.com and register for your new class. We cannot guarantee placement into the new class. You will receive a confirmation of the cancellation and, as possible, a confirmation of acceptance into the new class.

If you need to cancel a Master Class, you must do so in writing before Fri, March 1, 2019. There is a $100 cancellation fee.

The Hyatt Regency Hotel Milwaukee and the Hilton Milwaukee Center each have available rooms for Bead&Button Show attendees. Visit the About the Show Tab and click on Travel Information to reserve your room.

Wholesale designers and retailers are welcome at the Show. Purchase a registration badge online or onsite and select Wholesale Designer or Wholesale Retailer to receive a ribbon that can be added to your badge holder.

Please note a wholesale designer or retailer ribbon does NOT guarantee wholesale discounts from exhibitors. Transactions are subject to the discretion, criteria and discount policies of the individual exhibitor. It is recommended to bring your Tax ID information to show to each exhibitor.

Both the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee and Hilton Milwaukee Center can help you arrange package shipments. At the Hyatt, go to the Business Center located in the first floor lobby area. At the Hilton, go to the lobby on the second floor and ask for Guest Services. If you are not a guest at the hotel, they will require a credit card to process your shipment.

What is the BeadDreams / International Metal Jewelry Artistry competition?

Each year, Bead&Button magazine sponsors BeadDreams, a juried competition of exceptional jewelry artistry from around the world. We display the finalist entries at the Bead&Jewelry Expo and award ribbons in four categories. Gift certificates are awarded to each of the top two winners in each category by the contest sponsors. Look for your voting ballot in the Expo Program Book.

The Bead&Button Show has added the International Metal Jewelry Artistry Awards. Finalist entries will be displayed at the Bead&Jewelry Expo and award ribbons in three categories. Award ribbon placement will take place on Friday, June 7.

The Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee is a fellowship of kindred spirits that began in 1999. Their purpose is sharing and promoting the creation of beautiful beadwork. They take pleasure in their art and in each other's company and invite you to join them and do the same.

The package check and information area, hosted by the Loose Bead Society of Greater Milwaukee, is located outside the Bead&Jewelry Expo. Society members are happy to check your packages for a nominal fee during regular Show hours. This saves from having to carry packages throughout the show or taking them back to your hotel room or car.